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Posted by ollie in UK in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 22:48:09
How about putting the "Mystery Chutney" recipe on here? Then we can all have a go and maybe a "Mystery Chutney" evening together....
How about putting the "Mystery Chutney" recipe on here? Then we can all have a go and maybe a "Mystery Chutney" evening together....
Posted by Red in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-10 22:41:39
I did dog walking before finishing for the summer, and it was good to get a bit of money for it and meet cute dogs, but volunteering is nice because you can pick and choose when you want to do it! That website is brilliant Kate, thanks for that!
I did dog walking before finishing for the summer, and it was good to get a bit of money for it and meet cute dogs, but volunteering is nice because you can pick and choose when you want to do it! That website is brilliant Kate, thanks for that!
Posted by ollie in UK in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 22:38:44
I do so love that statue of Bodicia and her chariot. I can remember being mesmerised by it as a small child when we used to visit London fairly regularly (relatives lived close by). Saint Paul's. I have been right to the top and walked round that little pergula thing on top! 'Elf & Safey won't let you go up there now.
I do so love that statue of Bodicia and her chariot. I can remember being mesmerised by it as a small child when we used to visit London fairly regularly (relatives lived close by). Saint Paul's. I have been right to the top and walked round that little pergula thing on top! 'Elf & Safey won't let you go up there now.
Posted by ollie in UK in Happy Birthday Dad on 2010-09-10 22:27:12
I can only say "A Very Happy Birthday" to our Leader ! :
I can only say "A Very Happy Birthday" to our Leader ! :
Posted by leevaux in Beautiful new girls on 2010-09-10 22:27:04
NN They are lovely. The speckled ones are the same as my Shirley and she has feathers down her legs to i thought she was just a freak but obviously not i must say though NN Shirley is my most nervous Hen it must be the breed it will be interesting to see if yours are the same keep us informed.
NN They are lovely. The speckled ones are the same as my Shirley and she has feathers down her legs to i thought she was just a freak but obviously not i must say though NN Shirley is my most nervous Hen it must be the breed it will be interesting to see if yours are the same keep us informed.
Posted by leevaux in Happy Birthday Dad on 2010-09-10 22:17:34
Happy Birthday Niel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74GnyiQTCaA
Happy Birthday Niel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74GnyiQTCaA
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-10 22:01:30
Good idea NN! What about this charity? http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/volunteers.html There's nothing for Stoke at the moment, but there might be at some point - don't know if they keep a list. If none of the usual charities want help, why not contact some of the elderly care ones and see if they have anyone who'd like their dog walked. I saw a car with a sticker in the window for www.walkthedogs.co.uk. I thought it would be a national thing but its a local dog walking / pet care business. They have lots of info on their site for prices and insurance and services etc. Put a card in the local papershop offering to walk a dog for anyone who can't manage it themselves.
Good idea NN! What about this charity? http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/volunteers.html There's nothing for Stoke at the moment, but there might be at some point - don't know if they keep a list. If none of the usual charities want help, why not contact some of the elderly care ones and see if they have anyone who'd like their dog walked. I saw a car with a sticker in the window for www.walkthedogs.co.uk. I thought it would be a national thing but its a local dog walking / pet care business. They have lots of info on their site for prices and insurance and services etc. Put a card in the local papershop offering to walk a dog for anyone who can't manage it themselves.
Posted by leevaux in Captions on 2010-09-10 22:00:42
Now look if we can just move our heads together we can look like a heart keep trying bert please!!!
Now look if we can just move our heads together we can look like a heart keep trying bert please!!!
Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:56:25
Mine eat them Kate. Daisy makes me feel sick as she sort of sucks on them with the legs either side of her muzzle like extra whiskers she makes a sort of mnack mnack noise as she smacks her lips around them. She eats just about anything. Kimmi doesnt bother with them as he also fgot a spider and web round his face in the garden when he was a kitten he panicked as well.
Mine eat them Kate. Daisy makes me feel sick as she sort of sucks on them with the legs either side of her muzzle like extra whiskers she makes a sort of mnack mnack noise as she smacks her lips around them. She eats just about anything. Kimmi doesnt bother with them as he also fgot a spider and web round his face in the garden when he was a kitten he panicked as well.
Posted by nanny north in The Weather thread - what's the weather like with you? on 2010-09-10 21:50:30
Ha ha I used to say that as well. I only take out what I can cram in with my camera and pockets now. When I retired I said thats it and took my watch off and stuck it in a draw and discarded my handbag and I try to leave my mobile at home. I dont miss any of it.
Ha ha I used to say that as well. I only take out what I can cram in with my camera and pockets now. When I retired I said thats it and took my watch off and stuck it in a draw and discarded my handbag and I try to leave my mobile at home. I dont miss any of it.
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:48:58
That's horrific NN! I would've been screaming too! I recall my other cat, Foggy, once 'tasting' one and it attached itself to her face and she went into a panic trying to get it off! Maybe that's why she doesn't chase them any more!
That's horrific NN! I would've been screaming too! I recall my other cat, Foggy, once 'tasting' one and it attached itself to her face and she went into a panic trying to get it off! Maybe that's why she doesn't chase them any more!
Posted by leevaux in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:46:35
so funny NN what a picture.
so funny NN what a picture.
Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:44:31
Ha ha ha thats funny. I have to get G/North to get them out for me if the cats don't sort them out. We had a huge one in the bath one night and I showed it to Sootz. He was real chuffed to have a new toy. He came to see me in bed about ten minutes or so later and the spider was perched on his shoulders holding on to his fur. Cripes I was out of that bed and squarking like no ones business. Scared poor Sootz witless he shot off the bed and scooted off with the spider still hanging on for grim death. I had to get G/North to check Sootz out before I could bear to have him near me in case he still had the spider attatched to him !!!
Ha ha ha thats funny. I have to get G/North to get them out for me if the cats don't sort them out. We had a huge one in the bath one night and I showed it to Sootz. He was real chuffed to have a new toy. He came to see me in bed about ten minutes or so later and the spider was perched on his shoulders holding on to his fur. Cripes I was out of that bed and squarking like no ones business. Scared poor Sootz witless he shot off the bed and scooted off with the spider still hanging on for grim death. I had to get G/North to check Sootz out before I could bear to have him near me in case he still had the spider attatched to him !!!
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-10 21:44:07
Ditto on that Shobhna, a wonderful thing to do.
Ditto on that Shobhna, a wonderful thing to do.
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:42:26
Oh dear, sounds like they're invading!!! It was one of those horrible brown ones with eyes on stalks and big thick legs. Emmett never kills them, she just spots them and runs over for a closer look. She's 15 now, but spotted it from about 25/30 feet away, running across a dark wooden floor in the dark hallway (well, Karndean but it looks like wood!) so nothing wrong with her eyes.
Oh dear, sounds like they're invading!!! It was one of those horrible brown ones with eyes on stalks and big thick legs. Emmett never kills them, she just spots them and runs over for a closer look. She's 15 now, but spotted it from about 25/30 feet away, running across a dark wooden floor in the dark hallway (well, Karndean but it looks like wood!) so nothing wrong with her eyes.
Posted by chief chicken in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:39:40
It's just that time of year. My spider catcher from I Want One Of Those is doing overtime - excellent piece of kit!
It's just that time of year. My spider catcher from I Want One Of Those is doing overtime - excellent piece of kit!
Posted by Kateb in Happy Birthday Dad on 2010-09-10 21:38:42
Ooo, I like that NN! I hope you have a FABULOUS birthday Neil, and some really great presents. Oh, and a BIG cake!!!
Ooo, I like that NN! I hope you have a FABULOUS birthday Neil, and some really great presents. Oh, and a BIG cake!!!
Posted by nanny north in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:37:40
Thank you I guess I have got to the stage in life when I have time to stand and stare.
Thank you I guess I have got to the stage in life when I have time to stand and stare.
Posted by Kateb in The Weather thread - what's the weather like with you? on 2010-09-10 21:36:26
Yes NN, I always get that too! I'm sure hubby only takes me places so I can carry stuff for him!!
Yes NN, I always get that too! I'm sure hubby only takes me places so I can carry stuff for him!!
Posted by leevaux in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:36:02
Thats funny Kate my daughter ran in to me tonight screaming that there was a massive spider in our front room and could i remove it !!! i said to her that this is its home how would you like me to chuck you out side!!!!!!!!! anyway i had to scoop him up and put him out the front door poor thing !!! then there was a knock on the door and Jazz said who is that and i said its the spider and he says can he come in please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats funny Kate my daughter ran in to me tonight screaming that there was a massive spider in our front room and could i remove it !!! i said to her that this is its home how would you like me to chuck you out side!!!!!!!!! anyway i had to scoop him up and put him out the front door poor thing !!! then there was a knock on the door and Jazz said who is that and i said its the spider and he says can he come in please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Kateb in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:33:04
Its not the equipment, its how you use it! I've tried to take photos with hubby's camera (an expensive one) but they come out just as bad as the ones I take with my little pocket size cannon! Your photos are amazing - I love the Big Ben one, and just look at the clouds behind St Pauls in the last one!
Its not the equipment, its how you use it! I've tried to take photos with hubby's camera (an expensive one) but they come out just as bad as the ones I take with my little pocket size cannon! Your photos are amazing - I love the Big Ben one, and just look at the clouds behind St Pauls in the last one!
Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:31:59
Ohh kate reading that made me lift my legs up off the floor. We had a huge one run across the carpet last night. I swear blind it was a racing spider it went so fast. The cats just ignored it little sods they usually deal with them for me. I just can not do spiders very well.
Ohh kate reading that made me lift my legs up off the floor. We had a huge one run across the carpet last night. I swear blind it was a racing spider it went so fast. The cats just ignored it little sods they usually deal with them for me. I just can not do spiders very well.
Posted by leevaux in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 21:28:51
Yes CC nice one i will go for that and see what they say!!!! Thank you NN for your kind words about my TR i know its only a car but i love it.
Yes CC nice one i will go for that and see what they say!!!! Thank you NN for your kind words about my TR i know its only a car but i love it.
Posted by nanny north in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:27:51
Well yes I spos so Lee. But I use it in the rain and have dropped ice cream all over it. It bobbles about under my jacket when I clamber up rocks and such.
Well yes I spos so Lee. But I use it in the rain and have dropped ice cream all over it. It bobbles about under my jacket when I clamber up rocks and such.
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-10 21:25:27
Wow, your hair has really grown Red! I hadn't thought of a rag doll - their fur is lovely and yes, just like a birman. My cat found me a HUGE spider this morning. I had to get it out the front door on my own using the phone book. I think I might've killed it as it sat rolled up for an hour, which made me feel bad, but hubby was home at lunchtime and said it'd gone, so it either recovered or a bird had it.
Wow, your hair has really grown Red! I hadn't thought of a rag doll - their fur is lovely and yes, just like a birman. My cat found me a HUGE spider this morning. I had to get it out the front door on my own using the phone book. I think I might've killed it as it sat rolled up for an hour, which made me feel bad, but hubby was home at lunchtime and said it'd gone, so it either recovered or a bird had it.
Posted by chief chicken in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-10 21:24:41
...and you could make a bit of money doing it too.
...and you could make a bit of money doing it too.
Posted by nanny north in Beautiful new girls on 2010-09-10 21:23:57
I hope so although they were a tad upset when the others went to bed and they were unable to follow. I don't want to mix them together just yet as Baby Blue is a lot younger and her beak is a bit to short to be able to peck back. I saw Goldie give her a good peck this afternoon through the netting. I will see how they go after a few more days.
I hope so although they were a tad upset when the others went to bed and they were unable to follow. I don't want to mix them together just yet as Baby Blue is a lot younger and her beak is a bit to short to be able to peck back. I saw Goldie give her a good peck this afternoon through the netting. I will see how they go after a few more days.
Posted by chief chicken in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 21:22:19
Lee, call it Mystery Chutney, and see what they make of it!
Lee, call it Mystery Chutney, and see what they make of it!
Posted by leevaux in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:21:23
It still needs a good person to operate it though NN!!!!
It still needs a good person to operate it though NN!!!!
Posted by nanny north in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:19:52
Ohhhh I had better look after it a bit more I didn't realise it was worth that much. Cripes you have surprised me there Lee.
Ohhhh I had better look after it a bit more I didn't realise it was worth that much. Cripes you have surprised me there Lee.
Posted by leevaux in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-10 21:18:59
I always admire people like you shobhna it takes a lot of dedication to do something on that scale something a lot of us do not have!!!!! well done.
I always admire people like you shobhna it takes a lot of dedication to do something on that scale something a lot of us do not have!!!!! well done.
Posted by chief chicken in Beautiful new girls on 2010-09-10 21:18:03
That's lovely; they must feel at home already, NN!
That's lovely; they must feel at home already, NN!
Posted by nanny north in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 21:17:50
Yes it is good to have time for yourselves, and to get out and about whenever you can. Your TR7 is a beautiful car and it is good you enjoy using it.
Yes it is good to have time for yourselves, and to get out and about whenever you can. Your TR7 is a beautiful car and it is good you enjoy using it.
Posted by leevaux in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:15:22
I have just Googled it and it has very good reviews NN 12 mega pixel and costs now £330 to £400 I only ask as i need a new camera and its good to get recommendations.
I have just Googled it and it has very good reviews NN 12 mega pixel and costs now £330 to £400 I only ask as i need a new camera and its good to get recommendations.
Posted by leevaux in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 21:10:26
Its great to spend quality time together like that NN now our children are starting to do there own thing we are finding that we have a bit more time to our selfs and it is great!! as my TR7 only has 2 seats that suits us just fine!!!
Its great to spend quality time together like that NN now our children are starting to do there own thing we are finding that we have a bit more time to our selfs and it is great!! as my TR7 only has 2 seats that suits us just fine!!!
Posted by nanny north in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:06:10
It is one of Grandad Norths cast offs Lee, it says Cannon G9 on the front. You dont notice the nose usually as she is high up. I didn't notice it until I down loaded the pictures.
It is one of Grandad Norths cast offs Lee, it says Cannon G9 on the front. You dont notice the nose usually as she is high up. I didn't notice it until I down loaded the pictures.
Posted by leevaux in Pictures from London on 2010-09-10 21:00:30
Brilliant NN top class photo,s again what camera do you have NN ? The nose on Victoria looks a bit strange i must say!!! The detail on the Wasp is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brilliant NN top class photo,s again what camera do you have NN ? The nose on Victoria looks a bit strange i must say!!! The detail on the Wasp is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by nanny north in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 21:00:03
The Classic car show will be real nice and as you say it is supposed to be the best day. It sounds as if you are going to be just as busy this weekend as you were during the week. Grandad North had a few days off so we have been out and about a bit. He is back to work now though until Tuesday.
The Classic car show will be real nice and as you say it is supposed to be the best day. It sounds as if you are going to be just as busy this weekend as you were during the week. Grandad North had a few days off so we have been out and about a bit. He is back to work now though until Tuesday.
Posted by leevaux in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 20:54:39
I am very busy at work at the moment and its been a very challenging week and a bit stressful!!!!!!!! to say the least. But thats another week over and another weekend is beginning.I have 2 Laptops in the family to sort out tomorrow and look at the brakes on my TR7 then a classic car show on Sunday with my Dad and father in law and the forecast is Sun Sun Sun on Sunday!!!!!!!!!
I am very busy at work at the moment and its been a very challenging week and a bit stressful!!!!!!!! to say the least. But thats another week over and another weekend is beginning.I have 2 Laptops in the family to sort out tomorrow and look at the brakes on my TR7 then a classic car show on Sunday with my Dad and father in law and the forecast is Sun Sun Sun on Sunday!!!!!!!!!
Posted by nanny north in The Weather thread - what's the weather like with you? on 2010-09-10 20:49:46
Thank you Lee, I did post more tonight that you might like in the London thread.
Thank you Lee, I did post more tonight that you might like in the London thread.
Posted by leevaux in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 20:49:07
Yes it could do with a new name and it must not have Banana in the title at all as soon as you say banana people are very put off. I am going to try it out on my mum and dad tomorrow but not telling them what it is!!!!!! should be fun Ha!!!!!!!!!!!! My dad has a big allotment so is in to making things like this.
Yes it could do with a new name and it must not have Banana in the title at all as soon as you say banana people are very put off. I am going to try it out on my mum and dad tomorrow but not telling them what it is!!!!!! should be fun Ha!!!!!!!!!!!! My dad has a big allotment so is in to making things like this.
Posted by nanny north in Beautiful new girls on 2010-09-10 20:47:39
I got two eggs this morning from the new girls, and then found another when I was cleaning out the cat carrier we brought then home in. So thats Four eggs since we got them. They are all doing fine and are really enjoying all the new treats they are getting.
I got two eggs this morning from the new girls, and then found another when I was cleaning out the cat carrier we brought then home in. So thats Four eggs since we got them. They are all doing fine and are really enjoying all the new treats they are getting.
Posted by leevaux in The Weather thread - what's the weather like with you? on 2010-09-10 20:43:34
Your Photos are the best NN i don,t know how you do it !!!!!!!!! you are a natural.
Your Photos are the best NN i don,t know how you do it !!!!!!!!! you are a natural.
Posted by nanny north in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 20:41:26
Maybe we could rename it so it sounds real yummy
Maybe we could rename it so it sounds real yummy
Posted by nanny north in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-10 20:40:35
Hi Lee I just posted we hadn't heard from you since I sent you the chutney and I hoped I hadn't poisoned you !!! I am glad you like it, it is real easy peasy to make so if you want the recipe let me know.
Hi Lee I just posted we hadn't heard from you since I sent you the chutney and I hoped I hadn't poisoned you !!! I am glad you like it, it is real easy peasy to make so if you want the recipe let me know.
destroyer of all things green...
posted by Neil, 30 April 2007, 9:43am
posted by Neil, 30 April 2007, 9:43am
On Saturday I had to build a makeshift fence to keep Lottie off our plants (she's now nibbling a lot!) - our garden is (thankfully) far from perfect so we're not too worried but there are a few of Helen's plants that she'd like to stay intact!
You can see how Lottie is shaping up here!